Re: [T3] Just added a '65 Squareback to my collection!

[Ben Doughney <ben_d@clear.net.nz>]

on 6/5/2003 11:27 PM, jason.smith@sarcom.com at jason.smith@sarcom.com
wrote:

> Congrats!

Thanks!

> Sounds like the typical brake hose problem.  Mine did that when I bought it
> also, I think the hoses narrow with age then applying too much pressure
> makes them collapse.  After replacing the hoses all was well.

They were replaced in '97, can they go bad that quickly?

Ben Doughney

'75 1200L
'63 1200 - Ringo
'71 1600TL
'65 1500N - Val

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